HR 2486
Heating and Cooling Relief Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 4:11 PM
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Bill overview
The Heating and Cooling Relief Act aims to increase assistance for low-income households struggling with high energy bills and inadequate cooling during extreme heat events. It proposes to significantly increase funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), expand eligibility criteria, and strengthen protections against utility shutoffs. The bill also seeks to promote renewable cooling solutions and improve weatherization efforts in low-income housing, addressing climate change impacts and homelessness.
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